NTC
Subtitle: 1-3 John (IVP New Testament Commentaries)
Publisher: Inter-Varsity Press
Published: May 15, 1992
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 168
ISBN-13: 9780851116716
Subjects: Christianity; Biblical studies, criticism & exegesis
Description: Torn by conflict, the congregation to whom John addressed his letters stood in need of his strong exhortations to love and unity within the bounds of truth. His word to them is well suited to the church today, confronted by controversies within and without that challenge its ability and will to stand for the truth in a pluralistic society.

In this careful study of John's letters, readers will find an introduction that discusses the letters' occasion and purpose, authorship and date, order and theological themes. A passage-by-passage commentary follows that seeks to explain what each letter means for us today as well as what it meant for its original hearers.